Filipendula Rubra 'Venusta', Queen of the Prairie 'is splendid herbaceous perennial with large, elegant sprays of small deep pink flowers borned on leafy stems well above the follage from early to mid summer. Pleasantly fragant, the graceful blossoms mature to pale pink over time and are nicely complemented by deeply cut, bright green leaves that are equally fragante. Tough ,long-lasting , this u.s native perennial is valued for both its leaves and its flowers